Federal Register #2900-0321

Notice of Information Collection for Appointment of Veterans Service Organization or Individual as Claimant's Representative

This notice from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), under the Department of Veterans Affairs, concerns the collection of information for appointing representatives for claimants seeking VA benefits. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - Purpose: - Notice regarding information collection for Appointment of Veterans Service Organization or Individual as Claimant's Representative - Involves VA Forms 2122 and 2122a - Scope: - Forms are used to determine who is authorized to represent claimants in VA benefits claims - Defines the extent of representatives' access to claimants' records - Volume: - Estimated 1,046,113 respondents per year - Estimated annual burden of 87,176 hours - No procurement activity: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - Notice is for public comment and OMB review, not for purchasing goods or services

Description

This notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit a collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The information collection involves VA Forms 2122 and 2122a, which are used to determine whom claimants have appointed to represent them in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits. The collection also determines the extent of representatives' access to claimants' records. Comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection are due by August 31, 2026.

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